Faber Galvanized LP85 cylinder buoyancy characteristics question

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I am biting the bullet & going to sidemount from backmount. I tried to find a set of Worthington LP85's,... but was unsuccessful. So,.... I now have a set of Faber (Blue steel) galvanized cylinders coming. What are the buoyancy characteristics of the cylinders full & near empty? Trying to get an idea of how to prepare for any buoyancy swings. Anyone here use them? What to expect form them?
 
So,.. you have dove them?
Nope. But I have browsed those specs, and recently, so I know they easy to find.
 
Full is an interesting concept. Specs say they hold ~6lbs of air and when empty are nearly neutral in salt water, I've never had a pair empty in salt water.

I have dove them with a cave fill down to a 1/6ths in fresh water. They stay quite negative and trim nicely. I haven't had a trimix fill in them.

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Cameron
 
I have read the specs. I am trying to get opinions on how they dive.

Faber 85 are a top favorite of many cave divers for a reason. ..however, wearing either a drysuit w thick undies, or tri mix, and either worthy85s or HP 100s might be better.

Sidemount is also a very personal thing. Much more varied than BM. So... YMMV
 
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